Bioprospecting of natural products from medicinal plants

Rodrigues, Maria João

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Rodrigues, Maria João

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The exploration of natural products derived from medicinal plants that provide an abundance of bioactive compounds has long been a cornerstone of scientific discovery, revolutionizing fields such as medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology [1]. Notable examples include artemisinin, a life-saving antimalarial derived from Artemisia annua [2], and taxol, a chemotherapeutic agent sourced from the Pacific yew tree [3], both of which highlight the immense potential of medicinal plants to address global health challenges. Over the past decade, rapid advancements in analytical techniques, omics technologies, and bioinformatics have significantly improved our ability to uncover and characterize these natural products. Despite these strides, critical challenges persist in the field, including the sustainable utilization of plant resources, the discovery of novel compounds with unique modes of action, and the translation of these findings into practical, real-world applications.